sinovels Chapter 40 No, she definitely did it on purpose!
Chapter 40 No, she definitely did it on purpose!
The next morning, Chen Mo didn't drive Shen Qingyue's luxury car, but instead took a taxi to Ruili Fitness Center on time.
As soon as he pushed open the glass door, the young woman at the front desk recognized him immediately and greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Chen, Coach Li is already waiting for you inside."
"Um."
Chen Mo nodded and walked inside.
In the training area, Li Qian was standing next to a piece of equipment. When she saw him come in, her face immediately lit up with a warm smile.
"Mr. Chen, you've arrived!"
She definitely looks better in what she wore today than yesterday.
A tight-fitting black sports vest paired with yoga pants in the same color family.
She wore a thin white sun-protective cardigan over her clothes, but the cardigan was open, revealing the curves outlined by the vest.
Her hair was still tied in a high ponytail, but a few wisps of hair in front of her forehead were carefully styled, making her look casual yet sophisticated.
She wore light makeup and had soft peach pink lips, making her look bright and full of sex appeal.
"Coach Li," Chen Mo greeted.
"Mr. Chen, you've arrived."
Li Qian stepped forward and said with a smile, "Let's do a physical fitness assessment first."
As she spoke, she led Chen Mo to a relatively quiet area where a body fat scale, blood pressure monitor, and measuring tape were placed.
The evaluation process was very detailed.
Height, weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, basal metabolic rate... all these data points were recorded.
While performing the procedure, Li Qian explained, "Your body fat percentage is 18.5%, which is within the normal range, but to show clear abdominal muscles, you need to lower it to below 15%."
Your muscle mass is quite good, and your basal metabolic rate is within the normal range, which indicates that you have a good physical foundation.
As Chen Mo listened, he silently checked the system's [Health] attribute in his mind—70 points (Good). It seemed that this attribute was indeed reflected in his basic physical data.
"Next is the flexibility and strength test." Li Qian gestured for him to do some simple stretching and basic movements, such as squats and push-ups.
Chen Mo followed suit; although his movements weren't perfect, he completed them quite well.
Li Qian observed from the side, nodding occasionally and saying, "Your core strength is good, but your flexibility is a little lacking. You need to pay more attention to stretching in the future."
After completing the assessment, Li Qian took out the prepared training plan.
"Based on your goals, I recommend training three times a week, each session including strength training, core strengthening, and cardio."
Today is our first time, so we'll start with basic strength training to familiarize ourselves with the main equipment and activate our muscle groups.
She led Chen Mo to the bench press rack.
"Let's start with the chest and upper body, paying attention to the key points of the movements."
As Li Qian spoke, she lay down on the equipment, gripped the barbell with both hands, and said, "I'll demonstrate once."
As she demonstrated, her body moved naturally and gracefully, the lines under her vest rising and falling with her movements.
Especially when she pushes the barbell up, the outline of her arms and chest muscles is particularly clear.
The posture and figure were full of powerful beauty, yet they did not lack feminine flexibility. Chen Mo felt a surge of blood rushing to his head, and he quickly looked away to focus on the key points of the movements.
"Here, you can try it." Li Qian got up and let Chen Mo lie down.
Chen Mo adjusted his position and gripped the barbell.
Li Qian stood to the side, carefully instructing, "Don't open your elbows completely, keep them slightly bent, and feel your chest contract when you exert force... Yes, that's it."
Her voice was very close, carrying a faint fragrance.
During the instruction, in order to correct Chen Mo's elbow angle, she naturally leaned down and gently supported his arm with one hand to make adjustments.
In that instant, she moved closer, the edge of her sports vest almost touching Chen Mo's shoulder. The warm breath and soft touch made Chen Mo's body stiffen slightly.
Li Qian seemed completely oblivious, continuing her focused explanation: "When falling, you must control your speed, don't rely on inertia..."
But Chen Mo clearly saw a barely perceptible smile flash in her eyes.
The same applies to the subsequent squat training.
When Li Qian demonstrated, the curves of her hips and legs, encased in yoga pants, tightened and relaxed with each squatting and standing movement, creating a visually striking effect.
When it was Chen Mo's turn, she stood to the side, her hand sometimes gently supporting his back to remind him to keep straight, and sometimes touching his knees to check if the angle was correct.
Each touch was brief and natural, yet it lingered on those sensitive or nearly sensitive areas.
An ambiguous atmosphere gradually spread throughout the training area.
Li Qian, however, remained calm throughout, as if all physical contact was purely for teaching purposes.
"No, she definitely did it on purpose!"
Chen Mo wasn't stupid; he could tell that the female coach's special attire and "extra serious" instruction today concealed some other meaning.
Perhaps it was out of gratitude for his generous purchase of the course, perhaps it was out of a newfound appreciation for his financial strength, or perhaps... it was simply a matter of maintaining a professional goodwill.
But in any case, this subtle flirting did make him somewhat uneasy.
Fortunately, he quickly adjusted his mindset.
Take a deep breath, clear your mind of all distractions, and focus your attention entirely on the key points of the movement, muscle engagement, and breathing rhythm.
The system's "Health" attribute boosted his body control, helping him focus better on the training itself, rather than the coach's physique or physical contact.
Li Qian naturally noticed Chen Mo's transformation from a moment of embarrassment to a rapid shift towards focus.
She chuckled to herself.
That's exactly the effect she wanted: to gauge the client's reaction and determine how to maintain the relationship.
But Chen Mo neither went along with it nor deliberately avoided it in an awkward way; he simply stayed true to himself and trained diligently.
This surprised her a bit and made her appreciate it more.
"Good, keep this rhythm." Her voice regained its more professional tone.
After an hour and a half of basic training, Chen Mo was covered in sweat, but felt refreshed.
Li Qian handed him a towel and water, smiling, "I controlled the intensity of the first training session quite well. How did it feel?"
"It's alright, a little tiring, but bearable," Chen Mo said, wiping away sweat.
"Next, let's do a few sets of core activation exercises to lay the foundation for future abs training."
Li Qian led him to the mat area and demonstrated exercises such as plank, crunches, and Russian twists.
Similarly, her demonstrations were powerful and beautiful, and her instruction remained hands-on.
But Chen Mo was completely absorbed in the learning process, diligently imitating and studying without any distractions.
After finishing all the training in the morning, Chen Mo took a shower and changed into the clean T-shirt and sweatpants he had brought with him.
Li Qian was sitting on a chair in the rest area looking at her phone when she saw him come out. She immediately stood up and brought him a glass of ice water that she had prepared beforehand.
"Get some water."
With a gentle smile, she said, "Remember to hydrate after training to boost metabolism."
"Thank you." Chen Mo took it and took a big gulp.
Li Qian looked at him, her eyes flickering, and said, "Mr. Chen, thank you for your hard work today. To express my gratitude for your support, I was able to exceed my sales target for this month ahead of schedule..."
I'd like to invite you to lunch. Do you have time?
Upon hearing this, Chen Mo hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, "Thank you, Coach Li, but I do have something to take care of at noon."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Li Qian's eyes, but her smile remained unchanged as she said, "It's okay, let's make another appointment next time."
When you get back, please follow the dietary advice I sent you: ensure you get enough protein, control your carbohydrate intake, and reduce oil and salt consumption.
This combined training approach will yield better results and allow you to see changes more quickly.
"Okay, I got it." Chen Mo nodded.
"When is your next training session?"
"As for your plan, let's do it at the same time next week."
"Okay, I'll prepare it for you in advance."
Li Qian saw him to the door, her tone still warm as she said, "Drive carefully on the road."
As Chen Mo walked out of the gym, he glanced back at the bright glass window.
Li Qian was still near the front desk, talking to that girl.
He shook his head, knowing full well that the female coach's "enthusiasm" might be mixed with professional skills and personal motives.
But his purpose in coming here was clear: to complete the system's tasks and improve himself.
Stay true to yourself, focus on your goals, and let the rest take its natural course.
After taking a taxi home, Chen Mo followed Li Qian's dietary advice and made a simple lunch: pan-fried chicken breast, boiled eggs, a large portion of broccoli, and brown rice.
After eating and resting for a while, Chen Mo sat down in front of the computer again at 1:30 pm sharp.
Opening the author's backend, I see that "The Immortal Clan in the Mortal World" has surpassed 1,000 favorites and has reached 500 readers, which is almost 2:1 compared to yours, indicating a very high level of engagement.
Not only that, but there were also many more monthly tickets and recommendation tickets.
There were even a few tips.
Although it's not much, only a few dollars, it's still a form of encouragement, isn't it?
Chen Mo reviewed yesterday's chapter and continued writing along the same lines.
He only had a general outline of the story in mind; as for detailed plans, he had none at all, relying entirely on improvisation while writing.
This is called passionate writing!
The sound of keyboard typing continued incessantly, and the number of words in Chen Mo's document rapidly increased.
That's how it is when you're in a good state of mind. When you're writing online novels, your thoughts flow like a spring, and it's as if the characters are acting out the story in your mind.
When I'm not feeling well, I can sit for hours and not be able to write a single paragraph.
Before I knew it, the sunlight outside the window was gradually slanting.
In the afternoon, he wrote nearly 8,000 words in more than four hours, completing the two chapters.
After saving the document, Chen Mo let out a long sigh of relief and rubbed his slightly sore shoulders.
I got up and stretched, poured myself a glass of water, and stood by the window to look at the evening sky. The clouds were tinged with gold, and the summer days were still long.
Just then, my phone vibrated.
He picked it up and saw it was a WeChat message from Zhongyi.
The information was simple: a photograph showing the scenery outside the train window rushing past, clearly taken on a high-speed train.
Next is a line of text:
"Chen Mo, I'm leaving now, goodbye."
Chen Mo stared at the sentence for a few seconds, stunned.
During dinner yesterday, she said "tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." It turns out she left so decisively, without even a formal farewell.
He thought for a moment and replied, "Have a safe trip."
After a few minutes.
Zhong Yi replied with a smiley face emoji: "Mm".
The conversation ended there, without any further words.
Chen Mo put down his phone and went to the balcony.
The evening breeze carried the lingering heat of summer.
The city skyline is clearly defined in the afterglow of the sunset. In the distance, in the direction of the high-speed rail station, perhaps a train is carrying familiar people to an unfamiliar city.
Before going to bed, Chen Mo received a message from Shen Qingyue reminding him to pick her up from work the next morning.